Monthly Archives: December 2015

In his excellent article, “Does 4-H Matter Now More Than Ever”  author Forrest Pritchard asserts that 4-H gives youth the opportunity to exercise productivity, develop intellectual curiosity, and provides peer-based support not necessarily found elsewhere.  Pritchard says that this, coupled … Continue reading →

Promoting 4-H to an unfamiliar audience?  Check out this presentation from North Dakota.  One of the better ways I’ve seen this introductory type information presented. Click on the link titled:  “Its About the Pledge” at:  https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/staff_resources/

“Raise:  What 4-H Teaches 7 Million Kids and How its Lessons Could Change Food and Farmer Forever” is self-described in its synopsis as:  When city-dwelling journalist Kiera Butler visits a county fair for the first time, she is captivated by … Continue reading →